A printable version of the Code of Conduct with Appendices is available: MWCSD Code of Conduct

Mr. Michael Ciriello, President

Mr. Jamell Evans, Vice President

Mr. Anthony Andersen

Mrs. Suzanne Donahue

Dr. Sergey Koyfman

Mrs. Staci McCleary

Mr. Jeffery Reynolds

Mrs. Norise Robinson

Mrs. Dawn Tauber

Mrs. Elsie Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Eric J. Hassler, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, 6-12
Mr. Matthew G. Kravatz, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, UPK-5
Mr. Patrick F. Cahill, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Management Services
Dr. Bhargav A. Vyas, Assistant Superintendent for Compliance and Information Systems
Ms. Lori J. Hock, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

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INTRODUCTION 

MONROE-WOODBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMISSIONER’S REGULATIONS 

PUBLICATION, DISSEMINATION, AND REVIEW 

Dissemination of Code of Conduct
Provisions for Annual Revision

FEDERAL REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
DEFINITIONS

Anger Replacement Training (ART)
Child Protective Services (CPS)
Disruptive Student
Insubordinate Student
Parent
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS)
School Function
School Property
Violent Student

ESSENTIAL PARTNERS

Students
Parents
Teachers and Teaching Assistants
School Counselors
Building Administrators
Superintendent
Board of Education
Dignity Act Coordinator

STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Rights 
Responsibilities 

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 
ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTERIZED INFORMATION RESOURCES 
ALTERNATIVE INSTRUCTION 
CELL PHONES AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DEVICES 
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT 
DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT (DASA) 
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES, PENALTIES, AND REFERRALS

Procedures
Administrative Protocol
Possible Consequences
Penalties
School Community Service
Detention
Suspension From Transportation
Suspension From Athletic Participation, Co-curricular Activities, and Other Privileges
In-School Suspension (ISS)
Teacher Disciplinary Removal of Disruptive Students
Teacher Removal Procedure
Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)
Short-term (5 days or less) Suspension From School
Long-term (more than 5 days) Suspension From School
Permanent Suspension
Minimum Periods of Suspension
Referrals
PINS Petition
Juvenile Delinquents and Juvenile Offenders

DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Authorized Suspensions or Removals of Students with Disabilities
Change of Placement Rule
Special Rules Regarding the Suspension or Removal of Students With Disabilities
Expedited Due Process Hearings
Referral to Law Enforcement and Judicial Authorities

EMERGENCY SITUATION:  PROTECTIVE ACTIONS AND RECOMMENDED PARENTAL RESPONSES --

Shelter in Place
Hold-In-Place
Evacuate
Lockout
Lockdown

FIELD TRIPS
GUN-FREE SCHOOLS ACT
HARASSMENT
INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR PLAN
NON-FRATERNIZATION (Board Policy # 6215.1)
NON SCHOOL-SPONSORED SPEECH

Appeal Process

PHYSICAL RESTRAINT
PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCT

Student Infractions

PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

Prohibited Conduct on School Property
Penalties
Enforcement

REPORTING VIOLATIONS

Administration
District Faculty and Staff
Students
Reporting Harassment, Discrimination or Bullying

STAFF IN-SERVICE
STUDENT DRESS CODE
STUDENT SEARCHES AND INTERROGATIONS

Luggage Search
Student Lockers, Desks, and Other School Storage Places
Strip Searches
Documentation of Searches
Police Involvement in Searches and Interrogations of Students

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
VISITORS TO SCHOOLS

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Interscholastic Rules & Regulations 
Teacher Removal of Disruptive Students:  K-12 Removal Form 
Monroe-Woodbury Grades K-5 Discipline Code 
Monroe-Woodbury Grades K-1 Bullying Rubric 
Monroe-Woodbury Grades 2-5 Bullying Consequences Rubric 
Monroe-Woodbury Grades 6-8 Bullying Consequences Rubric 
M-W CSD  Discipline Awareness Summary 
Disciplinary Procedures & Practices 
Emergency Protective Action & Recommended Parental Responses 
Student Attendance Policy (Board Policy # 7110)

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High School Individual Behavior Management Plan
Middle School Individual Behavior Management Plan 
Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Glossary of Terms 
New York State Dignity Act Glossary of Terms